Downstream petrochemical news

NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) has been awarded a feasibility study by Röhm for a PMMA-polymer chemical recycling plant in Germany based on its NXReTM technology.

Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens have announced significant advancements in the BioButterfly™ project which aims to produce bio-based butadiene from bioethanol.

Borouge and Borealis has announced the launch of Recleo™, a new global brand for mechanically recycled polyolefins suited for a broad range of polyolefin (PO) applications.

ExxonMobil, Aramco, and Samref have signed an agreement to evaluate a significant upgrade of the Samref refinery, in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, and an expansion of the facility into an integrated petrochemical complex.

VTTI B.V. has opened a market consultation for recovered carbon black (rCB) as part of the VTTI TyreLoop Antwerp project at its existing terminal VTTI Antwerp, Belgium.

Aster is set to expand capacity at the Bukom refinery, Singapore, with US$155 million rejuvenation drive for growth and supply resiliency with key projects planned.

Jackson County Economic Development Foundation (JCEDF) has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for BWC Terminals’ new facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, US, which will receive, store, and deliver petroleum products.

Aster has announced an agreement with Hitachi to acquire advanced compressor solutions to double its ethylene export capacity at the Aster Bukom island facility, Singapore.

Petrobras has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the 2026 - 2030 Business Plan (PN 2026 - 30).

Engineers India Limited (EIL) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NMDC Energy to strengthen cooperation in the execution of onshore projects in Saudi Arabia.